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Join the International Freezer Challenge

Register your UBC lab to compete & improve energy-efficiency.
UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023

The designation recognizes BC employers that lead as exceptional places to work.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day Feb. 22

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background, & access resources.
Call for nominations for faculty representatives to the Senate

Nominations for Faculty representatives close at 4pm on Feb. 27.
A message about the earthquake tragedy in Turkiye and Syria

A message of sympathy and support to the UBC community about the earthquake tragedy in Turkiye and Syria.
2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship

Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
Seeking nominations for the Chancellor Search Committee

Nominate to serve on the advisory committee by Feb. 17.
Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

Join the hybrid seminar hosted by Safety & Risk Services on March 10.
UBC United Way Campaign raises over $500K for BC communities

Thank you to the UBC community for embracing the annual United Way campaign.

Events

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SBME Annual Symposium 2023

Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
Peer-Led Intervention Work to Promote Dignity

Register for the March 30 public dialogue event.
BC Rural Health Conference 2023

Registrations now open for the conference, June 2–4 in Whistler.
CSDI Policy Communications Clinic workshop series

Register & learn how to communicate your research for policy change.
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting

Register to attend the annual conference May 4–5, 2023.
New BCCSU Research & Dialogue speaker series

Starting March 29, the series aims to place substance use research in dialogue with lived experience.
2023 Run & Ride for Rural Medicine

Join UBC medical students on March 11 to support charity Hope Air.
Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)

Register for the open, 3-month program by May 1.
Global Health Lunch & Learn with Dr. Peter Hotez

Register to join the hybrid seminar on March 9.

Funding & Awards

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The Taylor International Prize in Medicine

Submit nominations by May 1.
UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program

Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
VinFuture Prize: Call for nominations

Nominations submissions due Apr. 17, 2024.
UBC Collaborative Research Mobility Awards

Apply by May 6.
Sustainability Education Fellows Program

UBCV faculty, apply by May 13.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 19.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal by March 15.
UBCV Sustainability Coordinator Program

Access resources & support to help you foster sustainable practices in your unit.

Appointment

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Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…
Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…
Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…